How do I calculate child support in a military divorce?

In Nebraska, military divorces are handled differently than other divorces. When calculating child support in a military divorce, Nebraska requires divorcing parents to follow the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines. The first step is to calculate the net income of each parent. This is done by taking the parent’s gross income, which includes all income from any source, and subtracting authorized deductions, such as state and federal taxes, FICA, health insurance, union dues, and any other deductions required by law. The final number is the parent’s net income. The second step is to multiply the net income of each parent by the basic child support obligation set forth by the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines. Depending on the number of children, this number can range from 12% of net income for one child to 36% of net income for five or more children. This number is the amount each parent is obligated to contribute to the child’s support. The third step is to subtract one parent’s obligation from the other parent’s obligation. The parent with the higher obligation will have to make the difference in child support payments to the other parent. When calculating child support in a military divorce, it is important to remember that each parent’s net income must be taken into account, as well as any special needs or obligations of the child or children. It is also important to remember that Nebraska courts may deviate from the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines if the facts of the case justify the deviation.

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